PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Handson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Handson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Handson
vs
Ramirez

180 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Handson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raoul Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Handson has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.

Handson pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Handson pushes Ramirez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Handson gets the takedown into side control.
Handson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramirez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Handson is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handson working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handson working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Handson stalls from top position.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Handson wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Handson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Handson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Handson seems content to control.
Handson wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Handson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

We're going to have a standup here because Jake Handson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Ramirez tries to sprawl but Handson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ramirez looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.

Handson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Handson wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Handson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Handson prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handson wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Handson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Handson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Handson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ramirez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handson.
Handson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramirez is in a horrible position here. Handson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Handson's attempts to control the action.
Handson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Handson is working for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez frees his head quite easily.

Handson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ramirez has worked his arm free - good work by Ramirez!
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handson staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Handson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Handson prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Handson wants to stand but Ramirez has his arm trapped.

We're going to have a standup here because Jake Handson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Handson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
Jake Handson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Handson.

Ramirez gets caught flat footed, as Handson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Handson tries to pass.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Handson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handson with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Handson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Handson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Handson lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez swings for the body but Handson moves out of range.

Handson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramirez's half guard.
It looks like Handson is going to stand back up.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Handson wants to stand and escape but instead Ramirez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handson working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Handson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ramirez!

Handson working for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handson unloading with bombs!

Handson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ramirez has worked his arm free - good work by Ramirez!

Handson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Handson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Handson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Handson trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Handson stalls from top position.
Handson wants to stand but Ramirez has his arm trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Handson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Handson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Handson!